DHCP
Most networks under the TCP/IP environment include settings for a Host IP, Subnet Mask, Gateway, and DNS configurations. Configuring each computer on the network to use the correct settings can be rather cumbersome. Fortunately, a DHCP Server provides a rather simple approach to handling all of these settings without the headache of configuring each computer. In effect, the DHCP server can provide all of the required information automatically each time a client computer on your network boots up. The DHCP Server screen enables you to configure these settings.
You can change whether the DHCP Server is running by choosing Disable or Enable. If you choose Disable, each computer on your network will need to be configured separately in order for them to access the Internet. If Enable is chosen, each computer must be configured to receive an IP Address automatically. Refer to the Quick Install Guide for instructions on how to configure a computer to obtain an IP address automatically.
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